Rev counter a little temperamental
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ohms »
Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:09 pm
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Hi All,
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So perhaps when I bought the new sensor and it cured the problem, it was actually the act of locating the sensor that fixed it?
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Last post by docchevron
Wed Jul 25, 2007 3:09 am
TZD Turbo tuning
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ohms »
Mon Jul 23, 2007 7:50 pm
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My TZD goes very well, but could do with a tweak to give it more beans. Some would argue that twin turbocharging my V6 Alpine GTA would give enough...
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By far the easiest way is to get a Garrett on a manifold (actually the manifolds are the same) and change the whole lot. The oil pipes are different...
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Last post by docchevron
Wed Jul 25, 2007 3:08 am
Balljoints
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by
leemil »
Sun Jul 22, 2007 2:55 pm
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Hi Everyone, New here.
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You mean something like this?
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Last post by jeremy
Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:51 pm
Rear Arm Bearing Kits
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MULLEY »
Tue Jun 05, 2007 11:59 pm
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I've had a look at the various posts in the past about peoples experiences of this BX quirk (ok pain in the ass), there appear to be various kit...
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My understanding is that the shims (wedges) are to compensate for any machining tolerances between different arms. Therefore if a shim was present to...
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Tue Jul 24, 2007 2:37 pm
Cut & shut on TD heater pipe
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DLM »
Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:06 am
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Repair now complete (fingers crossed) to a very pesky coolant leak in the behind-engine area on my TD that kept me from even considering a trip to...
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Thanks Jon - but it was a case of finding a fix while everything was dismantled as my last experience of waiting for parts (from a dealer) wasn't a...
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Last post by DLM
Tue Jul 24, 2007 1:36 pm
Looks like another gasket change. . .
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joolie »
Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:46 pm
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It took a while to find a 27mm tool, looked for a socket deep enough and never found it.
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Waste of time - re silicon gasket sealer.
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Last post by jeremy
Tue Jul 24, 2007 10:18 am
Idling speed adjustment
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Philip Chidlow »
Sat Apr 28, 2007 11:11 pm
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Hi My 16TGS auto runs fine but when in D holding the car stationary with the brakes - in traffic or at lights etc - the revs are down to about...
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Found on the GTi that it didn't like a lower idle either. Most pronounced effect was seen in reverse because instead of smooth uptake on acceleration...
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Last post by Way2go
Mon Jul 23, 2007 9:35 pm
HELP! Accumulator sphere is off but no space to get out!
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dumbtime »
Sat Jul 21, 2007 3:38 pm
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pretty much what the title says.
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Thanks - my oil pipe is passing through the coil but not touching, at least when the car is stationary. Sounds like I don't need to worry too much...
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Last post by Baldbazza
Sat Jul 21, 2007 11:40 pm
Gearbox refitting trouble
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cauchoiskev »
Fri Jul 20, 2007 6:34 pm
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Got it off no problem, but getting it back on is a pain. The diff keeps fouling on the subframe, preventing the bolt holes from aligning (this is a...
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Well, it's in, and I'm one happy - if tired - bunny. It turned out that the friction disc was not quite centred - thanks again to the Citroën clutch...
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Last post by cauchoiskev
Sat Jul 21, 2007 6:17 pm
radio
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poormansgs »
Thu Jul 19, 2007 7:57 pm
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my BX14 has one of those plug in removable radios but it does not work.
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not so Marty. the plug which entres the radio is actually fixed as part of the radio housing. It is a nice arrangement and plugs in nicely - but...
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Last post by poormansgs
Fri Jul 20, 2007 5:57 pm
gearbox oil, among other things
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dumbtime »
Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:59 am
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Im a complete novis when it comes to cars but I like doing what I can.
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You can only go with the information you have from citroen really. If they specify 80-or-thereabouts grade oil, then that's what should be in there....
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Last post by mnde
Fri Jul 20, 2007 10:52 am
Another Tzi question re fuel
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bigmarkbx »
Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:41 am
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Has anyone tried running early Gti/Tzi on standard 95 octane unleaded {with the timing altered of course}?
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Yes thats that was the highest grade of petrol in my part of New Zealand.
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Last post by kiwi
Fri Jul 20, 2007 4:53 am
rear screen wiper
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poormansgs »
Thu Aug 17, 2006 8:39 pm
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it seems that the switch operates a relay and a time module located I suspect under the glovebox on LHD cars. My washer works, and if I physically...
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How does a tenner grab you plus whatever postage is? Its a new genuine part (valeo) in its box. It cost me alot more than that but Its sat gathering...
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Last post by tim leech
Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:20 pm
Still trying to get it work right
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joolie »
Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:04 pm
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Got a bit more work to do on the engine, the injectors weren't in right.
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Diluted Ethylene Glycol coolant has quite a high pH - about 10 IIRC - and the corrosion inhibitor part keeps the pH there. Trouble is, over time heat...
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Last post by RichardW
Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:37 pm
HELP!!! With bx tzi leaks and other stuff.
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bigmarkbx »
Thu Jul 19, 2007 9:26 am
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I will shortly be taking over a one owner 1988 tzi estate only done 46000 miles.
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I think your TZi is the same as a TRi - but in any event my Glass technical data book (highly reliable - the Turbo-diesel is listed with vacuum servo...
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Last post by jeremy
Thu Jul 19, 2007 11:37 am
ABS Relay
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ken newbold »
Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:47 pm
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Can anyone tell me the location of the ABS relay.
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Ken, I think you may have found it, usually tucked up near the top of the dash. There maybe the ABS diode nearby. Looks like a giant push-fit...
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Last post by prm
Thu Jul 19, 2007 12:41 am
I can relax now(I think)
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Philip Chidlow »
Mon Jul 16, 2007 10:17 am
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After chatting with other at the National I had to check when (and if) the cambelt had been done on my low miles (but 1990) TGS.
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A visual check will
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Last post by DavidRutherford
Wed Jul 18, 2007 11:00 pm
TZD Radiator plug needed
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joolie »
Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:27 pm
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I need a radiator plug for a TZD, far as I know, its a radiator fitted expecially for the TZD. If anyone else knows if another plug fits it, id like...
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Joolie, many thanks payment received.
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Last post by cavmad
Wed Jul 18, 2007 1:57 pm
handbrake cable & pinion valve
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charlie »
Mon Jul 09, 2007 7:24 pm
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with a bit of guidence from bandit, and use of some of his tools,have cured the noisey suspension, changed droplinks, bushes, lower ball joint and...
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Always mate! Wear things out evenly I say!!!! :wink: :lol:
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Last post by mat_fenwick
Tue Jul 17, 2007 12:42 am
SUSPENSION PIPES
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by tim leech » Mon Jul 16, 2007 9:26 am
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As most of you will probably know my 16v disgraced herself at the CCC Yesterday (Sunday) by popping one of her front to back pipes the minute I...
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Ok vanny put me down for the rear beam, let me know when you want it picking up and paying for, again its all down to Doc as I dont want to over load...
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Last post by tim leech
Mon Jul 16, 2007 7:50 pm
Fuel gauges
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jrdpod »
Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:08 pm
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I put £30 of petrol in my BX Meteor (from virtually empty), but the gauge only rises to just over half.
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Ah but is your standard unleaded 98.9p a litre? For the first time that I can remember diesel is currently cheaper than standard unleaded here....
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Last post by kiwi
Mon Jul 16, 2007 5:47 am
A Very Interesting Product for Clutch Haters
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Ian_Fearn »
Wed Jul 11, 2007 6:35 pm
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Could be very useful for the missus which would mean we could have another TZD :D
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If you could find a Xantia TD auto, it would cost however much the car was.
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Last post by docchevron
Sat Jul 14, 2007 3:04 am
Air bubbles in the diesel??
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MULLEY »
Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:00 pm
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Noticed the other day whilst i was under the bonnet, that the pipe from the fuel filter that goes into the pump, that there were air bubbles going...
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Seems to be running fine, so will leave well alone.....cheers guys
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Last post by MULLEY
Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:18 pm
Various bits and bobs - Mk 1 TRS Auto
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stuart_hedges »
Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:52 am
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Just a few bits of help needed here and there! Various issues with the TRS...
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Sunroof info from Citroen manual - in a language other than English - but some helpful diagrams:
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Last post by jeremy
Wed Jul 11, 2007 11:33 am
WHHEEEE!!! IT WORKS!
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joolie »
Sun Jul 08, 2007 12:03 pm
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A new head from Oily, fitted with elring gaskets, timing belt, waterpump (which was starting to crack!), HP belt, alternator belt, a new thermostat...
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That fitting on the thermostat has a small hose on it that goes into a larger one on the rear bottom of the expansion bottle on my TZD. The large...
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Last post by roscoe
Tue Jul 10, 2007 1:05 pm
I'm bloomin useless :(
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MULLEY »
Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:54 pm
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I'm trying to get my Gti back on the road, so have got all the parts now that i need in order to do the main jobs such as cambelt & rear arm...
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True, but cost is little compared to the noise / grin factor! :wink:
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Last post by docchevron
Tue Jul 10, 2007 2:31 am
Name and place THESE parts!
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joolie »
Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:39 am
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Anyone know where these parts go?
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The pipe looks like the breather pipe from the oil filler neck to the rocker cover.
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Last post by docchevron
Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:26 pm
TZi noise when running
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pindimar »
Tue Jun 12, 2007 6:26 am
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Before I ask about the noise: recently had the top end of the TZi engine rebuilt by a non-specialist and he seems to have done a very good job, no...
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...well....blow me down...turns out to be the hydraulic lines running under the passenger front door that had come away from their clip that held...
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Last post by pindimar
Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:37 am
Italian clutches? Any experience?
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by mountainmanUK » Sat Jul 07, 2007 10:30 am
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Hi!
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I used to work for a clutch manufacturer - these were one of our competitors and to be honest, they didn't have the best reputation - bit 'cheap and...
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Last post by mountainmanUK
Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:05 pm
Mot advisory Bx Meteor, big jobs ?
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cacaolat »
Mon Aug 21, 2006 10:45 am
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Hi, My BX passed Mot last week. It passed, but there are some advisory items to be looked at until next years Mot.
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Good luck for the MOT then, doesn't sound like you'll have any/many problems. Mentioning a cracked rear bumper seems daft to me, can't see how or why...
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Last post by cavmad
Sat Jul 07, 2007 5:28 pm
flasher unit connections
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bill o »
Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:42 pm
does anyone know how these connections allign.
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Last post by bill o
Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:42 pm
indicators
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bill o »
Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:28 pm
i have almost completed installing a temp gauge in my tzd and in the process of looking for a switched live i accidently dislodged some wiring going...
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Last post by bill o
Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:28 pm
double d cups
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charlie »
Wed Jul 04, 2007 3:13 pm
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i thought that might get your attention :wink:
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I have some similar bushes which I must fit one day. Like you I was going to look at what came out to decide how they are fitted.
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Last post by jeremy
Thu Jul 05, 2007 2:00 pm
Speedo Question
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Ian_Fearn »
Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:43 pm
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Am going to look at a BX diesel auto this weekend all being well.
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Cheers Ken.
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Last post by Ian_Fearn
Wed Jul 04, 2007 6:00 pm
Water, water everywhere ....
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by
Doz »
Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:13 pm
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... and I'm not talking weather here ...
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ahhh .... the silver lining !
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Last post by Doz
Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:50 pm
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Last post by cavmad
Wed Jul 04, 2007 5:07 pm
Couple of Concerns
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kiwi »
Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:09 pm
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Whilst pocking around under the bonnet yesterday spotted a couple of things I would get a second opinion on.
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I can bring it the national and whoever wants it can have it, its un-tested so I dunno what conditions its in.
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Last post by tim leech
Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:57 pm
Auto Box Problem
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kiwi »
Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:04 pm
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A problem with an automatic gearbox!
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THis is the Cit service manual for the BX auto.
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Last post by AlanS
Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:08 pm
Gearbox question #2 - removing/refitting gearboxes
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by
Eric Brough »
Fri Jun 29, 2007 5:09 pm
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Advice and hints requested on doing a gearbox replacement. Is this something that a reasonably-equipped amateur can do on the driveway with the...
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The oil seal protector isn't worth a w*nk.
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Last post by RichardW
Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:48 pm
putting the engine back together, a few questions. . .
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joolie »
Fri Jun 29, 2007 12:46 am
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Ok, the cylinder head is changed, exhaust manifold is FINALLY on (it took a while) radiator is back in munis a plug or two. IN the next few days im...
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Is it possible to carry out a temporary repair like I did when I sheared off my thermostat bleed screw several months ago...? :oops: i.e. put a...
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Last post by mnde
Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:32 pm
Near side rear arm bearing - still leaning. Any suggestions
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Oscar »
Mon Jul 02, 2007 10:52 am
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Hi Guys
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Depends on where the wear in the arm happens to be.
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Last post by AlanS
Mon Jul 02, 2007 12:26 pm
Spooks in the electricals.
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AlanS »
Tue Jun 26, 2007 11:10 pm
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Whilst fine tuning the TZi yesterday in conditions that bring back childhood memories of Accrington (cold wet and miserable) I get an order from...
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As posted elsewhere for those who may not have seen it:
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Last post by AlanS
Mon Jul 02, 2007 12:37 am
oil filters
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toddao »
Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:46 pm
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got hold of a Purflux oil filter which on the box says it's suitable only for BX14's , then it goes on to list the diesel 205s,305s etc which is the...
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Everyone seems to recommend purflux, are framm a good alternative??
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Last post by MULLEY
Sun Jul 01, 2007 11:44 pm
Bonnet release
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Jaba »
Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:44 pm
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My favourite BX - a 1990 GTi is playing up . The bonnet wont open. The catch in the car just wont pull the cable at all.
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Ah, cant say I've seen it mate, but I have spares, so I'll bring one along to the national (I'll be there both days).
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Last post by docchevron
Sun Jul 01, 2007 10:48 pm
All the warnings are true !!
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simonineaston »
Fri Jun 29, 2007 1:26 pm
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You gnarly experienced BX guys all know this, but I''ll repeat just in case there's any newbie out there who thinks it doesn't apply to him, or...
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Once had a four wheel drive four wheel steer telehoist hold up the back of a Ford 2030 tractor ( I think that was the model, bloody big 4 wheel...
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Last post by Terry
Sat Jun 30, 2007 10:37 pm
TD clutch?
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by mountainmanUK » Thu Jun 28, 2007 10:02 pm
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Searching for options for a clutch kit for Monica (17TXD turbo), and I noticed Euro Car Parts have a GST version for £35, whereas the other option...
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The two Xantia clutches I replaced recently looked absolutely fine, plenty of friction material left, the covers even looked silvery and clean, on...
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Last post by Stewart (oily!)
Sat Jun 30, 2007 8:15 am
Gearbox question #1 - notchy selection of first gear
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Eric Brough »
Fri Jun 29, 2007 5:01 pm
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Most of the BX's I've driven had have an unwillingness to get into first gear. The gears don't crash, but engaging first often seems to take a couple...
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I've just had all the mechanicals out of a TZi with the BE3 gearbox and rebuilt the engine, faced the flywheel and renewed the clutch.
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Last post by AlanS
Fri Jun 29, 2007 11:02 pm
External window seals
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CitroenCrazy »
Tue Jun 26, 2007 9:10 pm
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I didn't notice until I bought my first BX a few weeks ago, but it looks as if the external window seals seem to shrink.
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I enquired about a year ago and they were then. Price was £8 + vat. :)
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Last post by sausage
Fri Jun 29, 2007 1:49 pm
BX 16 Problems
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by tim leech » Tue Jun 26, 2007 8:46 pm
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My newly acquired steed has developed some mechanical problems,
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Nope! I've neglected it too long.
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Last post by docchevron
Fri Jun 29, 2007 11:36 am
bent paper clips on my brake pads...
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simonineaston »
Mon Jun 25, 2007 5:59 pm
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Hello you jolly BX types out there - can you answer me this small Q?!
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Indeed, that used to be my local (I lived about 100yards from it!).
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Fri Jun 29, 2007 2:38 am
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